When the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) first coalesced in Myanmar in 2021, many viewed them as hastily organized groups of young vigilantes who would be quickly overrun by the junta’s military force, known as the Sit-Tat. Instead, the PDFs have grown in size, organization and capability over the last year and half, and now pose a major threat to the junta’s viability. Though they lack heavy equipment, an advanced command structure and international support, the proliferating PDFs have demonstrated remarkable tactical ingenuity and resilience. If they improve their command structure and weaponry, they could help expand territory under resistance control and hasten the junta’s demise.
The number of casualties at Sunday night s celebration in the northern state of Kachin appeared to be the most in a single air attack since the military seized power in February last year.
According to the End of Dictatorship, they have received pre-orders for over 300 pieces of land for the project of Spring Mandalay Investment by the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Investment-NUG.
Daily Myanmar military patrols have been reported following a KIA attack on the base of a junta-controlled ethnic Lisu militia group in Waingmaw Township.